Ford Explorer fuel filter

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DHUNTINDADDY - 02 Jun 2005 04:26 GMT

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer and when I tried to change the fuel filter it
wouldn't come off after I took the clips off. I didn't want to use too
much force so as to hurt something. Is there a trick to this that I don't
know???
I pulled the inertia switch and started the engine until it quit to
relieve the fuel pressure. Thanks

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Tom Lawrence - 02 Jun 2005 04:45 GMT

>I have a 1998 Ford Explorer and when I tried to change the fuel filter it
> wouldn't come off after I took the clips off. I didn't want to use too
> much force so as to hurt something. Is there a trick to this that I don't
> know???

You need a fuel line disconnect tool. Go to your local auto parts place,
and look for this set:
http://www.toolsource.com/ost/product.asp?sourceid=googlelisle&dept%5Fid=500&pf%
5Fid=67980&mscssid=CPAPA40MVB199G9M57PWGHVU39QD8C87

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Joe Schmuck - 10 Jun 2005 22:33 GMT

Stick a rag in the gas tank and light it. That'll fix any FORD problem.

> >I have a 1998 Ford Explorer and when I tried to change the fuel filter it
> > wouldn't come off after I took the clips off. I didn't want to use too
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> You need a fuel line disconnect tool. Go to your local auto parts place,
> and look for this set:

http://www.toolsource.com/ost/product.asp?sourceid=googlelisle&dept%5Fid=500&pf%
5Fid=67980&mscssid=CPAPA40MVB199G9M57PWGHVU39QD8C87

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